Atty. Steve Malas
Steve Malas practises in the area of corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, privatizations and corporate governance. He has extensive experience in M&A transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers in public and private transactions and advising boards of directors and special committees in such transactions.
Corporate Governance Practice & More Attorney · Serving Montreal, QC
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About Steve Malas at a Glance
Steve Malas is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steve Malas
- Steve Malas practises in the area of corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, privatizations and corporate governance
- He has extensive experience in M&A transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers in public and private transactions and advising boards of directors and special committees in such transactions
- He also acts in Canadian and Canada/US cross-border offerings and private placements on behalf of issuers and underwriters
- Mr. Malas frequently advises on directors’ and officers’ liability, governance issues, continuous disclosure obligations and matters relating to shareholder relations and engagement, and has worked on complex financing and joint venture transactions for the development of mining projects in Canada and abroad
Practice Areas Explained
Steve Malas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Malas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Montreal.
Business & Corporate Law in Montreal
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Steve Malas is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Montreal
Steve Malas is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Quebec →
Securities Law in Montreal
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Montreal
Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montreal are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Montreal Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Montreal-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Montreal Choose Steve Malas
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steve Malas's practice in the field of business, m&a, and securities.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Steve Malas can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Montreal
A Montreal-based practice means Steve Malas attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Steve Malas Handles in Montreal
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